Breaking the silence
Photo by Omar Chatriwala/Flickr It’s been six months since I officially said farewell to Doha News. After nine years of devouring all information related to Qatar, reporting on and editing…
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Opinion: I am a domestic worker. We deserve fairness and dignity
By Rose Herrera Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: ILO in Asia and the Pacific/Flickr Filipina expat Rose Herrera has worked in Qatari and expat households in Doha for 24…
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Having trouble using VoIP in Qatar? Try these tips
While residents await clarification about what's going on with VoIP services in Qatar, some have been circumventing VoIP problems with these strategies.
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Qatar Airways asked to make flying with pets more affordable
With Lufthansa soon out of the picture, some pet owners could see the cost of flying a dog increase from QR2,500 to as high as QR20,000 on Qatar Airways, according to Alison Caldwell, co-Founder of Paws Rescue Qatar.
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Happy 46th Independence Day, Qatar
Qatar National Day 2015 rehearsal. Credit: Ray Toh Yesterday marked the day in 1971 that Qatar officially declared its independence from Britain. Up until 10 years ago, the country used to…
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Qatar residents struggle to use VoIP services during Eid weekend
Social media users have told Doha News that the problems began several days ago, with some speculating that all VoIP (voice over internet protocol) services had been blocked in the country.
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Qatar’s neighbors should follow its lead on religious tolerance
The ongoing blockade of Qatar by its neighbors has sparked an ugly war of words online and in the media. Among the worst consequences has been a recent increase in sectarian rhetoric in the region, argues Mohammed Al-Jufairi in this opinion piece.
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Five ways Qatar’s new domestic worker law is weaker than its labor law
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Mopaw Foundation/Flickr The passage of Qatar’s new landmark domestic workers law this week has been hailed by many rights groups as a step forward.…
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Four ways you can help Qatar expats who are struggling
From maintaining relationships with the guards in your building to helping them stay connected with loved ones to offering them a ride once in a while, there are lots of things you can do to help Qatar's most vulnerable residents.
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